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Would you like to support your learners to be more independent, skilled and confident? Northumberland Psychological Services Team are now offering a training programme to build the capacity of schools to do just that. The MeLSA (Mediated Learning Support Approach) course is based on mediated learning principles. Mediated learning […]
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The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (17 March). The content is available here.
Applications for The Accelerator – Skill’s Builder’s flagship education programme are now open! Join an annual, national cohort of over 200 schools, colleges and specialist settings on a fully-funded programme. Develop a long term, sustainable plan for building essential skills with your learners, supported by a dedicated team of qualified
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A chance to meet the REQM team and experienced assessors, to exchange ideas with award schools, and to ask questionsabout the REQM process. For further details please click here.
Getting to Know the RE Quality Mark Webinar – 18 March Read More »
The webpage with information to support the education of Service children has been updated. There are nearly 600 Service children across over 100 schools in Northumberland New additions are: You can find the page here.
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The Northumberland Schools Sustainability Network is starting, and we’re holding a couple of meetings at the end of the March. The sessions will be a chance to discuss work you’re getting involved in, talk through what challenges you might be facing when it comes to climate change and sustainability, share
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Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Ballot for the Schools Forum Early Years Representative Thank you to those of you who took the time to vote in the ballot for the Schools Forum Early Years Representative. It was wonderful to see four of our colleagues put themselves forward for the
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Oxford University Press are excited to invite you to a webinar “Applying Specialist SEND Expertise to the Primary Classroom,” on Tuesday, 18th March, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm. This session is designed to provide effective strategies to support children with SEND in your schools. Leading experts in reading and dyslexia from specialist settings will
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We are now taking bookings for our summer 2025 outdoor courses: Forest School Assistant (Level 2) and Forest School Leader (Level 3) – starts 21st May (County Durham) and 6th June (Chopwell, Gateshead) 2025 Forest School is a Scandinavian approach which enhances children’s self-esteem through practical activities in a forest setting. We offer
OASES Forest school, Beach school and Forest Bathing courses summer 2025 Read More »
Please find attached the Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide Mar- Apr 2025 for your reference. If you are unable to open this attachment, you can access the document on the West Northumberland Family Hub Padlet using the following link:- West Northumberland Family Hubs ‘What’s On’ Padlet This is the link to
Prudhoe Family Hub What’s On Guide Mar-Apr 2025 Read More »
Facilities Management will be running several training sessions throughout 2025 ***Please note there is no charge for schools within Level 2 of the Caretaking SLA (Service Level Agreement). The course’s attached are for those Caretakers who are either new to NCC (Northumberland County Council), have not had refresher training, have
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Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Update to Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance As you’ll know, DfE have now published an updated version of the early education and childcare statutory guidance. The new guidance is effective from 1 April 2025 and local authorities should continue using the version that came into
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Has your school signed up for The Big Walk and Wheel challenge yet? See attached flyer. Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their neighbourhood and discover how these
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It’s that time of year again when we ask all schools to complete a Hands up Pupil Survey to see how pupils are travelling to school in Northumberland, your help in collecting this data is greatly appreciated. Please refer to the attached letter and instructions and if there is anything
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British Cycling – Level 1 Ride Leader Training Have you been wondering about taking part in a Ride Leader training course, if you or a member of staff at your school would like to take part or find out more, please complete this form or email tracy.aitken@northumberland.gov.uk British Cycling Ride Leader Level 1 Course
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Friday 9th May – 10:00am~15:00pm – The Parks, North Shields, NE29 6TL. Navigating future pathways can be challenging, especially for young people with special educational needs or those exploring alternative routes to success. Future Focus is designed to provide clear, accessible information about regional opportunities. Schools and exhibitors can book by
Future Focus – a showcase of inclusive opportunities Read More »
The DfE provide ad hoc updates via email to schools and settings. The latest was published today (03 March). The content is available here.
Each week Picture News explore a current news story through a ‘big question’ and engaging image, and email a ready-to-go PowerPoint for you to use for assemblies, displays or a morning activity. The resources embed British values, protected characteristics and support oracy in school.Request the next 4-packs, free of charge
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Please see attached the document for year end procedures. I’ve highlighted some key dates below for your attention: 14 March 2025 Deadline for the submission of all creditor invoices (pre coded) and credit notes to be paid before 31 March 21 March 2025 Last day for the receipt of Interface Invoice Batches and
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Following consultation with Schools Forum, please find attached a document containing the 2025/26 Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) budget shares for the year from April 2025 to March 2026. The document is in the order of your 4-digit Department for Education number. A covering letter providing some background information is also provided. In addition to the pdf, an
School Budget Share (Dedicated Schools Grant) 2025/26 Read More »
Kellogg’s, in partnership with Forever Manchester, is accepting applications for the Breakfast Club Grants Programme. Grants of up to £1,000 are available to schools across the UK to help fund breakfast clubs aimed at pupils between reception class and year 13 to ensure that those who need it most receive a morning meal.
Kellogg’s School Breakfast Club Grants Programme Accepting Applications for 2025 Read More »
In 2023, the UK Government announced a new recycling plan that aims to create a new, simpler common-sense approach to recycling. The new requirements aim to improve recycling rates and standardise recycling practices by having a simpler recycling system where we can recycle the same items at home, work or school.
Simpler Recycling Requirements from 31st March 2025 – Schools Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Updates form the Team Updated Key Dates Summer 2024-25 Due to an error on the original, please find amended version attached. Please discard any saved versions. 2nd headcount request SPR 2024-25 (PVIs Only) If you require a 2nd headcount form for disadvantaged funded 2 year olds (EY2C codes only)
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This Children’s Mental Health Week, YoungMinds and M&S are working together to support young people’s mental health. We’re calling on young people across the UK to get drawing and take part in M&S x YoungMinds Young Designer Competition – to design a new hoodie or sweatshirt – for the chance to have
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Please find attached the regular monthly funding ebulletin from the Regeneration Investment Team covering the latest external funding opportunities. You may forward this to colleagues who you think may be interested in future announcements, they can then use the ‘QR Code or link to subscribe to the Regeneration Programmes Investment Funding e-Bulletin’
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Please see the linked safety alert for a Conen Motorised Display Wall Mount and follow the corrective measures: Product safety report – conen motorised display wall mount All users of motorised wall mounts should take note of the advice in the safety alert and take action.
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The 2025 SEND conference will take place in June. Hear from the DfE, Ofsted, PKAT Trust, NDTi, the National Institute of Teaching and the University of Sunderland. Date: 19 June 2025 Time: 8:30 refreshments for 9:00 a.m. start Venue: Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn, NE13 6BP Cost: £80 per delegate Audience:
Northumberland LA SEND Conference Read More »
We are writing to inform all headteachers and their governing bodies that all members of staff from the Northumberland County Council Education & Skills Service and Children’s Social Care who attend a school, academy or alternative provider will have with them their Northumberland County Council identity badge which is an
Updated DBS Assurance letter Read More »
Previously NPQs have been free to all schools. Those rules have changed: Schools can access the following NPQs for free: For the following NPQs, funding is only available if your setting is on one of the eligible settings lists: Schools that are eligible for funding for the 7 NPQs above are: Adderlane
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Dear Colleagues, Updates from the Team Disability Access Fund (DAF) As an early years provider, you could get £910 per year to help with children’s education and support. You can apply to get disability access funding via Wizard if a family receives Disability Living Allowance for children and one of the following; Please make sure you are claiming
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